Black Cap Chickadees
Jan 30, 2014 11:09:20 #
Good morning fellow birders,
Its snowing heavy, and the wind is blowing hard (10* feels like -17), but it doesnt stop my blackcap chickadees from coming out into the cold for food.
Some were worth showing, even though they werent the best, but I liked them for their interest value. I drilled a few large holes in a piece of timber and stapled the pine around the wood. The top has a large feeder, but the snow covered it quickly.
As you can see, some still dont trust he new feeder so they have decide to challenge the snow.
Enjoy,
Rocky
Its snowing heavy, and the wind is blowing hard (10* feels like -17), but it doesnt stop my blackcap chickadees from coming out into the cold for food.
Some were worth showing, even though they werent the best, but I liked them for their interest value. I drilled a few large holes in a piece of timber and stapled the pine around the wood. The top has a large feeder, but the snow covered it quickly.
As you can see, some still dont trust he new feeder so they have decide to challenge the snow.
Enjoy,
Rocky
"should have warn my ski glasses
"Peek-a-Boo"
"God, it's cold!"
"Hmmm, I see food."
"Yep, there it is."
"Napkin, please....
"This is my best side...be quick about it, it's cold!!!"
Jan 30, 2014 13:12:24 #
ROCKY JA wrote:
Good morning fellow birders, br br Its snowing h... (show quote)
Hi Rocky..........Great pics. of a Dark-eyed Junco also known as a "Snow Bird".
They used to also be call Slate-colored Juncos in the eastern part of the country. :thumbup: :-D
Jan 30, 2014 13:23:34 #
Jan 30, 2014 13:32:58 #
Jan 30, 2014 13:46:58 #
A. J. wrote:
Hi Rocky..........Great pics. of a Dark-eyed Junco also known as a "Snow Bird". They used to also be call Slate-colored Juncos in the eastern part of the country. :thumbup: :-D
I didn't know that. Thank you, the blk cap chicks, are easy, I'm still learning about the other. Juncos....I'll remember that one, thanks to you, AJ. :lol:
Rocky
Jan 30, 2014 13:56:02 #
Kingmapix wrote:
Sorry, not black-capped chickadees. But nice shots anyway.
We get the black capped chickadees all the time. Duh, I can't believe I didn't notice that they weren't chickadees. LOL I guess I could blame it on being 73, or that I need knew glasses, but the true is, I just didn't pay attention to the cute little guy. Sorry :oops:
Rocky
Jan 30, 2014 14:07:05 #
ROCKY JA wrote:
Good morning fellow birders, br br Its snowing h... (show quote)
I'm wrong, sorry. :oops: these are not chickadees.... It was brought to my attention that theses are Dark-eyed Junco also known as a "Snow Bird". The funny thing is, I do know what black capped chickadees look like. Just wasn't paying attention. Sorry. :oops:
Jan 30, 2014 14:14:37 #
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Jan 31, 2014 10:43:16 #
Jan 31, 2014 11:10:50 #
Winter shots of birds are pretty, but getting them with snow on the face is top notch! I like the "Peek-a-boo" photo a lot, too. Very unusual.
Jan 31, 2014 12:22:18 #
Jan 31, 2014 22:27:39 #
Excellent set. Love seeing birds from all over the county that we don't get here. You are certainly a good "bird Dad" to keep them fed in the winter.
Feb 1, 2014 02:32:48 #
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